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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison County

Nebraska · 35,226 residents · 572.612 sq mi
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Madison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,807. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,226
+8%since 1990
from 32,655 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 57 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.0
+8%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K35K36K1990201020202024Madison County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,807
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,461 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,804
+52%since 1990
from $11,054 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
34.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(31,751)
Black0.8%(277)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(488)
Asian0.3%(89)
Diversity Score10.2%(3,334)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(31,122)
Black0.9%(318)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(3,042)
Asian0.4%(141)
Diversity Score23%(8,110)
Diversity Score
23
+126%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−35%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Madison County to nearby counties

MADISON COUNTY VS
Stanton County
Income$80,687+125%
Home value$195,400+148%
Population5,744−84%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
Platte County
Income$71,552+100%
Home value$223,900+184%
Population35,649−1%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
Pierce County
Income$72,357+102%
Home value$196,000+148%
Population7,378−80%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
Boone County
Income$74,947+109%
Home value$173,700+120%
Population5,355−85%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Nebraska?

Madison County, Nebraska has about 35,226 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Madison County, Nebraska earns about $35,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Nebraska expensive?

In Madison County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $78,900, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Nebraska?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Nebraska?

About 11.2% of people in Madison County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,571 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9608.01Census Tract 9613Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9612Census Tract 9608.02Census Tract 9610Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9611
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 68701ZIP 68748ZIP 68715ZIP 68758ZIP 68752
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